How to Cook a Lobster Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
97 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Cook a Lobster Recipe
Description
The recipe describes starting by placing live lobsters in the freezer for 20 minutes to sedate them before cooking. For boiling, lobsters are fully submerged head-first into salted boiling water and cooked for about 9 minutes until the shell is bright red and the meat is opaque. For steaming, lobsters are placed over 4 inches of boiling water in a covered pot and cooked for around 11 minutes until done.
After cooking, lobsters are removed and allowed to cool briefly before serving. The meat is typically eaten dipped in melted butter that adds richness and moisture, complemented by the brightness of lemon wedges and the freshness of parsley as garnish.
Both methods ensure tender, flavorful lobster meat with a clean shell for easy cracking. The recipe’s straightforward approach provides a classic baseline for preparing lobster at home.
Ingredients
- 4 lobster about 1 1/2 pounds each, live
- salt sea salt
- butter melted, for serving
- lemon wedges and sprigs for garnish
- parsley wedges and sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Place the lobsters in the freezer for 20 minutes to put them to sleep.
For Boiled Lobster
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt per gallon of water.
- Place the lobsters head first into the boiling water. Cook the lobsters for 9 minutes or until shells are bright red and the meat is cooked through.
- Remove the lobsters from the boiling water. Let them cool for 5 minutes, then serve with melted butter on the side. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs as desired.
For Steamed Lobster
- Place 4 inches of water in a large pot; bring the water to a boil.
- Place the lobsters in the pot and cover the pot. Cook the lobsters for 11 minutes or until the shells are bright red and the meat is cooked through.
- Remove the lobsters from the pot. Let them cool for 5 minutes, then serve with melted butter on the side. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 533mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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